Aero Leather Grizzly.

[powerserge]

I can't explain why but back when I saw a Grizzly jacket for the first time (which was here on the lounge) my first thoughts were "that's a peculiar style", immediately followed by "I want one".

This Aero Grizzly, bought from a fellow lounger, was made by Julie Leitch in the summer of 2019 and it's pretty much flawless in terms of construction. It looks heavier than it is, weighing just over 2 kg. It's made from seal Vicenza horsehide with dark brown shearling panels and features an Alpaca lining and brass hardware.

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Like @Carlos840 Grizzly this one is also tagged size 40.

25.2' ptp
19.7' shoulder width
23.2' back length
19.7' bottom hem

I usually wear my jackets with a 22' ptp and 18' shoulder so the measurements on this one looked quite off. Also, a 23' back length is really short, even for my standards However, I knew how good this jacket looked on its first owner @torfjord and since we're roughly the same height I guessed the measurements should be fine for me as well.

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I'm very pleased with the fit. I love the blousing effect that is created by the huge drop in combination with the short length. I think the short length goes great with the style as worn back in the 30s.

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I absolutely love it. I think it looks badass and I really don't understand why people think this style is 'too much' or 'out-there'.

Anyway, my gf thinks it's too much. I guess she just has to deal with it

Wow, what an amazing jacket and such a awesome fit! I really like the blousing effect that you mentioned that is going on with this jacket and does give off a very vintage feel. I feel myself getting a bit grizzly curious but I don't think I'm too far into jacketeering just yet...need to get a black jacket first. One of my favorite grizzly out there is the Goodwear owned by @Mysteryo and also like the wolverine from Himel

 

[Marc mndt]

Interstingly I get more stared wearing the red Tenjin than my Thedi cow hair grizzly

Do people really stare? No matter what I wear, I don't think I get stared at here in Amsterdam. I wonder whether that has anything to do with the spirit of the city, Amsterdam being open minded?

I do remember getting a lot of strange looks when I wore a cashmere coat with fox fur collar (when I was 18). I guess that was a little bit out there

 

[red devil]

Do people really stare? No matter what I wear, I don't think I get stared at here in Amsterdam. I wonder whether that has anything to do with the spirit of the city, Amsterdam being open minded?

I do remember getting a lot of strange looks when I wore a cashmere coat with fox fur collar (when I was 18). I guess that was a little bit out there
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That coat looks amazing though! Very elegant!

Not everybody stares, but I catch a few doing so. I suspect that bright colour, with the leather sheen in motion is much more catchy than anything else I currently have... even the purple freewheelers.

 

[Marc mndt]

Not everybody stares, but I catch a few doing so.

I'm pretty sure they're thinking: "I hope one day I will have the guts to wear such a cool jacket."